Elizabeth Rose Ball

June 28, 2008

HAMPTON — 'Betty' peacefully entered eternal rest on June 27, 2008, at home with her husband and family by her side.

She was born in Tredegar, South Wales, UK on June 20, 1935. She married Idris on Sept. 25, 1954, in Weston-super-mare, England. The family moved to America in 1969. Idris and Betty have resided in Hampton for the past 38 years. Betty worked as a manager at Woolco and Roses Dept. Store. She also worked for Montgomery Wards/GE Capitol.

She was 'preceded' by her parents, Tom and Ethel Spencer; her daughter, Lynette; and her brother, Gerald; also, her best friends, Barbara and Dick Byrd.

Left to cherish her memory are, Idris, her husband of 53 years; her children, daughter, Lesley and her husband, Mike; son, Christopher and his wife, Carol; and the youngest daughter, Belinda. Betty delighted in her grandchildren, Christian and Hannah Endres and Sarah, Josiah and Elijah Ball.

Betty was known for her willingness to serve and help anyone with a need. She enjoyed her British friends especially serving as an officer in the 'Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association.'

The family will receive friends today from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton. Mrs. Ball's life will be celebrated 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel. Immediately following, the family will have a reception in the family's home.

The family wishes expressions of sympathy to take the form of contributions to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305.